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    La Carretta

    2.2 (10 reviews)
    ModerateMexican

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    I've given up on ever getting Horchata here. The food is real good for the price. You get a good amount as well.

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    Really good, standard Mexican place. It does have more options than say, San Jose. Tasty.

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    Mountain Madre Mexican Kitchen and Agave Bar

    Mountain Madre Mexican Kitchen and Agave Bar

    4.3
    (513 reviews)
    7.4 mi
    $$

    Absolutely phenomenal. This was an outstanding experience. I stopped by for a relatively quick…read morelunch at the bar, and I was impressed by every aspect of the experience. The space is very nicely designed and laid out. Plenty of room in a cozy environment. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, on top of being very effective. I was extremely pleased to find that they even had a few different vegetarian proteins for their various dishes. In terms of the food, I went with a burrito bowl with vegan chorizo. The presentation was fantastic: my photo doesn't do it justice. It was also enormous. Much more food than I could finish, but also delicious. There were so many layers of flavors and textures that really came together in a cohesive dish. The best part is that they offer three different house made salsas, which really leveled up the dish and the experience. I would absolutely recommend checking this place out. The very hip, somewhat low key vibe was comfortable while also feeling high end well designed.

    On a recent long weekend in Asheville, my husband and I popped in here for our first lunch after…read morebeing recommended by some local locals downtown. We both ordered the chicken Tinga tacos with rice and beans and I thought they were phenomenal, they weren't my husband's favorite, but I would definitely order again. The service was great and the ambience seems like it would be fun on a Friday or Saturday night.

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    Mountain Madre Mexican Kitchen and Agave Bar
    Loaded Nachos
    Loaded Nachos
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    Taqueria Los Gallos

    Taqueria Los Gallos

    5.0
    (8 reviews)
    20.6 mi
    $

    Great little place it's a little hard to find but well worth the effort. We had the chicken…read moretamales/ el pastor and steak tacos all were delicious. I really enjoyed the el pastor. My GF loved the tamale. So good we for got to take pictures. Very friendly lady at the counter who told us all about the food. Next time we are in the area we will be back. Thanks Yelp.

    On a recent trip to Smiley's flea market my friend and I found this gem. Unlike some of the other…read moretaco places at Smiley's, Taqueria Los Gallos doesn't have an exterior presence. It is located on the corner of the indoor market. The market's walkway literally transects the dining room. What Los Gallos lacks in ambiance it more than makes up for in authentic kick ass tacos and tamales. My friend and I visited Los Gallos after we succesfuly located a copy of the 2005 remake of War of the Worlds starring Tom Cruise. This was victory food. We ordered two al pastor tacos and a tamale. The tacos were on point, double wrapped corn tortillas, and a solid helping of delicious pork. No frills, just solidly well prepared pork, onions, and cilantro. The tortillas were warm and tender. The tacos were good, but the tamale was GREAT. We missed out on the verde chicken tamale, as they had sold out by noon. We were happy to settle for the pork rojo one, which was still available. Los Gallos' tamale was bigger than most, and it was moist and airy. Dense dry tamales can take a hike, this thing was a golden brick of maize. The pork within was nice chunks of slow cooked meat, not some sort of macerated filling... oh man, I can't get over how awesome this tamale was. The best part? Tamales are $1.50. I think everyone loves finding a new spot, a hidden gem that offers an out of this world food item, and Los Gallos is just that spot! Furthermore I have to mention their avocado salsa which is neon green, and the most delicious salsa I think I've ever had. I know I get excited about things regularly... but Los Gallos... Los Gallos is worth driving to Fletcher for. Word of caution, Los Gallos is only open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am til 3 pm. This gives you a very small window of time to check this land of wonder out.

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    Righteous tacos.
    Righteous tacos.
    Steak tacos with cilantro lime and
    Steak tacos with cilantro lime and
    Same taco, but check out those salsas and roasted jalapenos! The avocado salsa may be the best I've ever had.

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    Same taco, but check out those salsas and roasted jalapenos! The avocado salsa may be the best I've ever had.
    Ole's Guacamole

    Ole's Guacamole

    3.9
    (193 reviews)
    15.2 mi
    $

    Arrive hungry. My family and I have come from greater…read moreCharlotte area, the coast of SC, and western NC have gathered at Ole's tables a few times over the years, and I am glad I can share my opinion. There are many lovely options in the Black Mountain area for good meals. The comfort of tasty Latin American food draws us back! The food is so good, and the staff have always been quick to serve and relaxed/friendly. But my favorite experience is to sit outside at a table by the creek, sharing spicy food, a cold beer, and loving conversation with the natural water feature. Olé!!

    My husband and I spent the weekend in Asheville and heading back home we decided to stay overnight…read morehere. For people that don't know. This town and the adjoining town of Swannanoa was hit terribly by the hurricane in Sept 2024. They are really trying to get some tourist to come back . They need it. When you get off the exit go left and check out the adorable little town. Lots of boutiques and from what I can tell. This town has lots of little art stores and shops and really nice people. Come dinner time, we found this place. The menu was large and the staff very accommodating. The food was delicious. My husband and I have zero complaints about our food or experience. This was the first place I've ever been that served warm bean dip with your chips. It was delicious. I can't wait to go back. Go visit Black Mountain and show support by shopping and eating there. Take a drive up the mountain too. I'm already planning big to go back !

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    Outside Sitting Area
    Dos Equix is excellent!
    Dos Equix is excellent!
    Standing fajita taco salads

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    Standing fajita taco salads
    La Cabana Mexican Grill

    La Cabana Mexican Grill

    4.2
    (33 reviews)
    12.5 mi

    We went in on Friday, November 29, 2024, and my husband and I were not disappointed at all…read more The service was great, and the food was some of the best Mexican cuisine we have ever had. Sadly, it is over an hour and a half drive if we want to return. Alberto, the owner, was very welcoming, along with his servers and bartender. That day, they had a Mariachi band, which was really cool, and the music was great for the ambiance of the place. Alberto told us about his other restaurant, and I would love to go check it out one day as well. We observed him closely as he was speaking to all the patrons like family and was very good at answering any questions. There's a salsa bar that is included in case anyone wants to try their house-made salsas. They start you off with fresh chips and the dip they have. It is honestly the best we have had so far, and my husband loves Mexican cuisine a lot. It's a mix of refried beans with cheese sauce and red sauce. I ordered the Camarones Zarandeados-- Peel-and-eat shrimp, marinated in house seasoning, and garnished with fresh cilantro. Served with rice and corn. Along with a strawberry daiquiri. It was truly a dish I would want to return to eat. The seasoned shrimp were juicy, and I loved peeling them myself and getting messy with the juices. II usually dislike most rice made in restaurants, but this was definitely delicious, and I'd happily eat it again. My husband had a creamy burrito with steak , peppers onions , and olla beans topped with cheese sauce and served with rice , lettuce, and tomatoes on the side. His drink was a Corona margarita. It was a huge portion, and he was full after eating 3/4 of the burrito. It is interesting he said it was his favorite to date as well. We both tried the birria tacos , and OMG, they were so yummy!! The sauce made for them was perfect, and the meat was actually seasoned well. I've had other ones, and well, let's just say they weren't my favorite. We also tried the "paleta" shot. It tasted just like tamarind. That was definitthe order of ely great and refreshing even as a shot. We ended with the Sopapilla for dessert. It was truly a lovely evening with my husband after an almost 2-hour drive to Asheville, and I am eager to go back for the great food and ambiance. If you want great-quality food with a definitely great price tag, go visit La Cabana Mexican Grill.

    Service folks were very kind and fast. Food was amazing, we got the fajita quesadilla and some…read morenachos, large portions for an average price. Noted as the best rice we've ever eaten. This hit the spot!

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    View of bar
    Biria taco
    Biria taco
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    La Carretta - mexican - Updated July 2026

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